The Copa del Rey returns on December 2, 2025, as Numancia welcome Mallorca in a matchup where the visitors arrive as clear favorites. But cup nights in Spain always have room for surprises… 😉
Prediction Overview
Numancia once had a memorable run in La Liga back in 2008/09, but since then, their footballing journey has taken a sharp turn. In fact, in three of the last four seasons, they've competed in Spain’s fourth tier. This campaign, they’re once again grinding for progress — and their recent results show the fight is still alive.
Mallorca, meanwhile, finished last season comfortably in the top half with 48 points, but things have shifted dramatically. Their current form has dipped, and they’re edging dangerously close to the relegation battle. After the league resumed, they fell to Villarreal and settled for a draw against Osasuna — hardly the momentum they were hoping for. 😬
How They Reached This Round
Numancia kicked off their Copa del Rey journey by hosting Arenas. Although the opponents resisted for over an hour, a penalty broke the deadlock, and within ten minutes Numancia suddenly led 3–0. A professional performance.
Mallorca also handled business, traveling to Athletic San Just. Playing with a man advantage from midway through the first half, Muriqi’s squad kept things efficient and walked away with a 2–0 win — pragmatic, but not explosive.
Key Stats & Trends 📊
Numancia have won 2 matches in a row
Mallorca have taken 4 wins from their last 7
Mallorca average 1.07 goals scored and 1.57 conceded per match
64% of Mallorca’s matches end with both teams scoring
Mallorca games feature an average of 2.64 total goals
Probable Starting Lineups
Numancia (4-3-3):
Rubio – Bonilla, Olivera, De Frutos, Marcos Sanchez – Delgado Barragan, Nyin, Nestor Lucas – Victoria, Cristian Godson, Gil
Mallorca (4-2-3-1):
Bergstrom – Toni Lato, Jimenez, Lopez, Morey – Mascarell, A. Sanchez – Torre, Llabrés, Domenech – Prats
Head-to-Head
Between 2017 and 2019, the two sides met three times: two draws and one Mallorca win. History leans slightly toward the visitors.
Free Prediction 🔮
Mallorca are clearly the stronger team on paper and should be able to impose their quality. Considering the gap in overall squad depth, we like a confident pick:
👉 Mallorca -2 Asian Handicap (Odds: 1.63)
A professional performance should be enough to see them through — but as always, the Copa del Rey has its own magic. ✨
